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Friday, June 18, 2021

From the Publishers Desk - The Latest Tourism News

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Headline News

Does virtual tourism quench travellers’ need to take a trip?

Real travellers need no bar, they believe in exploring and experiencing the world. And with the advent of virtual reality, the true sense of exploration begins. … Continue Reading

CLIA CEO calls for government action on cruising.

In an indication that even the always very calm, cool and collected CEO of CLIA Joel Katz is becoming frustrated by the government’s inaction in relation to the resumption of cruising, he told Global Travel Media that he is calling for government action to resume cruising in Australia. … Continue Reading

Not surprisingly Cunard cancels drops Queen Elizabeth’s Australia 2021/2022 visit and season

Not surprisingly, one would imagine, partly due to the confusion and indecision in cruising created by Australia’s Federal and State and Territory Governments in relation to cruising, UK based Cunard Line has announced that it is has cancelled its Queen Elizabeth sailing from the UK to Australia and also her local season in Australia from 18 October 2021 to 9 March 2022. … Continue Reading

Cruise Suppliers Travel to Canberra..productive or wasted journey?

A group of cruise suppliers, representative of hundreds of businesses and individuals across Australia who depend on cruising for their livelihoods, on Thursday travelled to Canberra seeking support from Federal Parliamentarians for a pathway to enable the resumption of domestic cruising in Australia.

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Long-serving PONANT PR Manager Michael Corbett sails off into the sunset!

At a recent farewell lunch held at the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron, Sarina Bratton, PONANT Chairman Asia Pacific formally announced the retirement of long-serving Public Relations Manager, Michael Corbett.

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Aviation News

Qatar Airways Launches Oryx Connect, Transforming the Retail Experience for our Trade Partners

Qatar Airways is introducing a state-of-the-art new platform for trade partners that will enable them to build tailored travel experiences for their customers. Called Oryx Connect, it has been developed based on the New Distribution Capability (NDC) data transmission standard developed by IATA in partnership with the travel industry. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Aviation

• Qatar Airways Touches Down in Abidjan, Marking the Start of Regular Services from Doha

• SWISS reduces dismissals for operational reasons following constructive consultation procedure

Cruise Deals

Regent Seven Seas Cruises offers Upgrade in Europe for 2022

Regent Seven Seas Cruises says that it is giving travellers the chance to discover the delights of Europe in even greater style as part of its Upgrade in Europe offer. … Continue Reading

Cruise News

Viking welcomes guests back to France and Portugal as Europe begins reopening to Americans

Viking celebrated today that France and Portugal have reopened to American travellers. As of this week, both countries now allow vaccinated visitors from the U.S. to arrive without further restriction. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Cruise News

• Seabourn Announces Updated Restart Dates

• Cunard announces new itineraries across fleet

Hotel News

Marriott International’s Portfolio of Luxury Brands and Quintessentially Unveil a Collection of Exclusive Luxury Experiences in the Middle East & Africa

Marriott International’s portfolio of luxury brands, including The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, The Luxury Collection, EDITION, and W Hotels is delighted to unveil a collection of one-of-a-kind adventures in the Middle East and Africa curated in partnership with Quintessentially, the world’s leading luxury concierge company. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Hotel News

• Kerzner International Continues Strategic Growth With Development Of New One&Only Resort In Athens

• Nightcap Hotels Launches Its Nightcap Social Brand In South Australia

Hotel Openings

TIME opens Asma hotel in Dubai with all-female management team

TIME Hotels held the soft opening of its much-anticipated TIME Asma Hotel in Dubai’s Al Barsha ‘shopping’ district yesterday, Tuesday 15 June. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Hotel Openings

• Sofitel Adelaide unveils divine inspiration